of personnel actions; and (3) approval of the Bucks for Brains endowment match for an endowed professor in STEM+H.

Regent Walston requested that the funding source for the Upward Bound Director's position be changed, subject to the Board's prior conversation that had occurred during informational agenda item 6(D)(iii) (Finance & Administration Personnel Update).

Move the Board to approve all Finance & Administration action items as noted. Seconded by Regent Hatchett and passed without dissent.

Chair Dukes announced that KSU would be holding a special press conference on February 17, 2024, to honor Mr. Gerald Cunningham, a graduate of KSU and an outstanding member of the KSU Men's Basketball Team from 1973 to 1977. She further noted that the Board has been asked to honor Mr. Cunningham by approving a Resolution of Appreciation for him. AD Ramon Johnson presented this action item.

No separate motion or vote was required to approve this Resolution of Appreciation, as it was included in Consent Agenda item 5(D).

These agenda items were presented by Chair Dukes.

MOTION by Regent Walston:

Move the Board to approve the Governance action items.

Seconded by Regent Fields and passed without dissent.

Prior to offering closing remarks, Chair Dukes invited Regent Briggs to share additional information that had not been included in his SGA Update. Regent Briggs stated that KSU's SGA has been invited to the White House by Vice President Kamala Harris, which drew a round of applause from the Regents and audience members.

In closing, Chair Dukes extended her gratitude to her fellow Regents, along with the University's faculty and staff, for their dedication and contributions. She also thanked CPE for their ongoing collaboration with KSU and shared her deepest appreciation for the students of KSU.

MOTION by Regent Walston:

Move the Board to adjourn.

Seconded by Regent Moyer and passed without dissent.